Chelsea Walton · Stittsville
In the News
Explore news coverage, interviews, candidate debates and community Q&As from my campaign for City Councillor in Stittsville.
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News coverage
Reporting and analysis from local and Ottawa-wide publications.
Nine candidates, no incumbent; Stittsville voters face pivotal election
Coverage of the Ward 6 race, including my comments on transit reliability and rebuilding riders’ confidence.
A Place for Every Age: Ward 6 Candidates Discuss Local Activities and Spaces
My responses on recreation access, activities for young people, and planning community spaces as Stittsville grows.
Housing, access and belonging is focus at West Side Pride’s Ward 6 forum
A report from the October 6 community forum, covering housing, local supports, accessibility and inclusion.
One of Ottawa’s most interesting races is in Stittsville
The Ottawa Citizen looks at the contest for Stittsville’s open council seat.
How Ward 6 candidates would manage Stittsville’s growth
My answers on infrastructure, Carp Road, getting parks built sooner, and managing the pressures of growth.
Candidates make their pitch for council seat
Coverage of the candidates’ debate, including my responses on Carp Road, transit, consultation and recreation. The article starts on page 12; my section is on page 15.
Ward 6 candidates debate roads, transit and responsible growth
Coverage of the Stittsville Village Association debate and candidates’ responses to residents’ questions.
Stittsville’s 9 candidates make their pitches to voters during debate
CBC’s coverage of the September 17 candidates’ debate. A short video report is also available.
Stittsville: Here’s who’s running to be your Ottawa city councillor
CBC’s introduction to the candidates running for Stittsville’s council seat.
Election outlook: a City Hall staffer enters the Stittsville race
An election analysis that includes my candidacy and experience working in municipal government.
Here’s who’s running so far to be your next city councillor and mayor
An early look at Ottawa’s election candidates, including my campaign in Stittsville.
Watch & listen
Candidate conversations, full debates and election commentary.
The Local Campaign: Ottawa municipal election primer
Chris Day hosts a panel discussion about Ottawa’s election, the issues and the races for mayor and council.
Ward 6 Equity and Inclusion Forum
Watch the community discussion at the Stittsville Library, moderated by Marion Steele and Kat Curnow.
Meet 8 Stittsville Candidates in One Video
My introduction and response to a campaign question in Chander Shekhar Arya’s conversation with eight Ward 6 candidates.
Live from Stittsville: growth and development
Listen to the growth and development conversation recorded at Ritual on Main during CBC’s visit to Stittsville.
Does Jeff Leiper Want the Job?
A weekly election discussion that includes a brief mention of the Stittsville debate and my campaign.
Ward 6 candidates’ question period
Watch the full candidates’ event, with questions about the issues facing Stittsville.
Ward 6 Stittsville candidate debate
The Rogers tv debate featuring the nine candidates for Stittsville’s council seat.
Deadline Day: Two Acclamations, One Spoiler, and a Cold Hot Dog
Evan Potter and Brigitte Pellerin discuss the Stittsville race, my experience and conversations on the campaign trail.
Candidate Q&As
My published responses to questions from media, community organizations and residents.
Ready to vote? Ward 6 candidates respond to questions
Read my answers about my experience, priorities for Stittsville and approach to serving on Council.
Meet the candidates for councillor in Ward 6 – Stittsville
CTV’s Ward 6 candidate questionnaire, including my background and campaign priorities.
Chelsea Walton: Community Voice candidate profile
My answers on why I’m running, my municipal experience, Stittsville’s priorities and working with others. Find the profile on pages 18–19.
Transit, climate and the environment
My answers to ten questions about transit, climate action and protecting the environment. Find Chelsea Walton under each question.
Public engagement and accountability
My published response to the Ottawa Public Engagement Group’s election questionnaire.
Supporting local businesses and mainstreets
My answers on local businesses, transportation, public spaces and working with business associations. Select Ward 6 / Chelsea Walton in the election hub.
The Ward 6 election zine
A community election guide with candidate answers. Choose Ward 6 to read my responses.
Ask Me Anything with Chelsea Walton
My community question-and-answer thread with Stittsville residents on Reddit.
More coverage & candidate guides
Additional election roundups, public profiles and summaries that include my campaign.
View additional coverage and profiles
Where Stittsville candidates stand: election commentary
A commentary piece discussing the candidates in the Ward 6 race.
Ottawa’s mayoral and council candidates
The citywide candidate list includes the Ward 6 race.
Municipal election information and candidate links
Local election information with links to candidates’ websites.
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